Beauty, queens, and everything in between
CROSSOVERS. Arienne Louise Calingo, Rachel Peters, Chanel Olive Thomas, and Katarina Rodriguez try their luck in Bb Pilipinas. Photos courtesy of Raymond Saldana/Bb Pilipinas Facebook The quest for a crown and the chance to represent the Philippines in an international pageant is a dream that many ladies pursue. They will exhaust all possibilities until they […]
ONE MORE SHOT. Mariel de Leon, Jehza Huelar, Charmaine Elima, and Dindi Pajares are just of the returnees in this year’s Bb Pilipinas competition. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler Binibining Pilipinas 2017 promises to be a year filled with beautiful surprises. The 39 outstanding young women paraded in their swimsuits during the traditional Press Presentation […]
Have you ever noticed how Filipinos love to emphasize and celebrate the “foreign blood” of mixed-race Filipinas? Think Solenn Heussaff, Anne Curtis, and Georgina Wilson. Many have come before them. These celebrated mixed-race celebrities aren’t the first. Certainly, they won’t be the last. Abroad, it’s the other way around. A celebrity of mixed-heritage in the […]
On April 30, the pageant world will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 2017 Bb. Pilipinas winners. The 53rd edition of Bb. Pilipinas is a highly anticipated event, as it produces candidates who will compete in several prestigious global pageants, including, of course, Miss Universe. Top Row: Maria Angelica de Leon (Bb. #15), Sirene […]
MISS UNIVERSE 2016. Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 is crowned Miss Universe at the conclusion The 65TH Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization After two and a half weeks of pre-pageant activities, the 65th Miss Universe pageant has crowned Iris Mittenaere of France. She is a 24 year old, dental surgery student and is the 2nd […]
I was quoted in this article is written by Alex Y. Vergara. Three days after the 65th Miss Universe beauty pageant in Manila, “beau con” fans are still abuzz with talk and post-pageant “analysis” about its ultimate outcome. Forget Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach’s mysterious exclusion from the top 12. It most likely had something to do with the […]
Photos from HO/Miss Universe Organization “In today’s world, how are beauty pageants relevant?” To answer that question, all one had to do was to feel the energy and love of the audience at the Miss Universe Preliminary Competition and National Costume Show last Thursday, January 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena. People from all […]
Photos from Miss Universe Organization On Monday, January 30, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, a very lucky woman will be crowned the 65th Miss Universe. She will take over the job that Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach confidently fulfilled the past year. One of the perks is the privilege of wearing the […]
Photos from AFP/Miss Universe Organization During the early years of the Miss Universe Pageant, the national costumes were mostly wearable traditional dresses that highlighted the countries’ rich history and culture. As the pageant grew bigger and the competition, stiffer, the national costumes became more extravagant as a way to be noticed. But it wasn’t until […]